Campaign clashes and desertions at Mentz during Manheim plan
A brisk transcript describes Custine's refusal to attack Manheim as essential, Bavarian reinforcements arriving, and disjointed orders to General Breloour. It recalls fires at Magazines of Oppenheim Worms and Spires, and testimonies on the Light-horse disbanding amid political turmoil in Mentz.
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Yeterday
Custine
Manheim
Dcember
Mertis
Manheim Feger
Frettch
Cuftine Uonis
Mmentz
Brelour
Mentz
Cultine
Hussars
Spires
Worms
Fames
Cuftine
Oppenheim
Spire
Vofgefiah Heights
Puaire
Mertin
Zoog'men
Mentzi
Mikitin
Fientz
Jon Youl Ee
Bron
Castine
Doctor Hoffmann
Mall
Dumourier
France
Trials and executions amid French revolutionary turmoil
The document recounts Brigadier-General Ecayer’s execution for enforcing Dumourieu’s orders at Valenciennes, Ferrand’s armed escort, and a humorous boast by Fourdain in Orleans. It notes defections of the Fura Battalion, Lyonese advances near Lyons, and executions of Facchin Mountain adherents in Marseilles. It reports fleets blockading Languedoc and Preverice, denunciations of Louchard, Garg’s shift to journalism, Leibert’s controversial Le Pere Duchene, and the Abbey Prion holding 59 prisoners. Deputies press for accounts while the Mayor insists on printed records and magazine audits. The scene highlights war-time distrust and fiscal scrutiny at Paris and the Sections.
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2 Ecayer
Dumouriee
Reflegerde
Valenciennes
Ferrand
Serges
Ari
E* Kredger
Ferffond
Fourdain
Marseilles
Vendee
Orleans
Kellerman
League
Lyons
Fura
Sans Culottes Horte
Isles
Heres
Languedoc
Preverice
Giroul
Louchard
Home Department
Garg
Republic
Leibert
Manuel
Prion
Pathe
Pache
Paris
Ex-Prince Bourbons and Kellermann Letter to Lyons Rebels
A reading from the Ex Prince Bourbons petitions the National Convention for permission to travel by land to Italy, while General Kellermann’s letter asserts loyalty to Republican law and condemns the Lyons uprising. Proclamations urge obedience, defend property, and threaten punishment for rebels as battalions are dispatched to Lyons.
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Bourzon-Corry
National Convention
Italy
Republic
Vatety
Kellermann
la Pape
Convention
Lyons
French Fleet Said to Block Sea and Paris Bombs
A London letter from Cornwall notes a French fleet at sea and reports 24 ships of the line. Cambray letters claim nobles and officials of the privileged estates were ordered to quit the city. Deputies of the National Convention are to be tried after the conflict. Royalist signals include a Paris Commune salute and burning of orders.
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London
Silherday
Penzance
Cornwall
Ce Gil
Cambray
Coxvention
Salem
Eat India
H. Be
T?ordo
Mysore
Order-of -Malta
Chapter of
St. Louis
Revolutionary Tribunal Notes and Assembly Decrees
Monday officials report General Zilley resigning command of Cherbourg under public welfare. The National Convention orders charges against Marie Antoinette and Lamoriefre to be transmitted to the Public Accuser within three days. Debate covers price controls on firewood, Bishop Beyser’s arrest, and arrest cancellation proposals. Carpentier cites charges against Ferry at Nice, while deputies discuss emigrant effects and army needs.
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Zilley
Cherbourg
Committee of Public Welfare
Revolutionary ‘Tribunal
Marie
Antoinnette
Lamerliere
National Convention
Committee of General Safety
Marie Antoinette
Lamorfieré
National Deputies
Revolutionary Tribunal
Ce Mallarme
Fulien
Beyer
Justex
Bepfer
Beyser
Joe Carpentier
Ferry
Nice
Sardinia
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Frange
Averst
Fampeda
Ek Ellermann
North
Cote -la Charente
Nievre
Mayenne
Loire
Boiré
Chere
Seaton
Greiviliers
Grenadiers
Cote d
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